Attains Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Advanced Infrastructure Solutions.

Verio Inc., a US-based subsidiary of NTT Communications Group and a provider of hosting and managed services, today announced that it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Advanced Infrastructure Solutions.

The company says that as a Gold Certified Partner, Verio has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers' business needs in web hosting. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them an advantage in the channel.

"Verio's status as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner demonstrates the company's expertise in Web hosting and application solutions delivery surrounding Microsoft's technology portfolio," said Dennis Boyle, Chief Operating Officer, Verio. "Gold Certified Partner status will maximize Verio's ability to build and enhance Microsoft-based offerings we provide for small and midsize businesses and customers."